Overview
- Army Inspector Christian Freuding briefed the defense committee that 55 soldiers are under investigation and nine have been discharged, with further dismissals under review.
- Freuding said an Action Plan for the airborne force will take effect this month, focusing on oversight, structural changes, prevention, and revised career paths.
- Authorities report 18 disciplinary measures, 20 preliminary disciplinary probes by the military disciplinary attorney, two judicial disciplinary cases, 16 referrals to civilian prosecutors, and 17 suspensions from duty.
- General Inspector Carsten Breuer rejected assertions of coup-oriented networks and stated that commanders who tolerate such misconduct cannot serve as superiors.
- Opposition lawmakers cite systemic leadership and reporting failures and warn the scandal is damaging the Bundeswehr’s standing and its ability to attract recruits.